Ukraine
National Bank of Ukraine appoints new head of payments systems
Natalia Syniavska takes on role overseeing all payments operations at the Ukrainian central bank
Ukraine picks central banker as finance minister: reports
First deputy governor Yurii Kolobov becomes finance minister; local media reports unconfirmed by official sources
Ukrainian central bank signs agreement with banking association
National Bank of Ukraine agrees to deeper co-operation with Independent Banking Association of Ukraine; two bodies sign memorandum of partnership and co-operation